SUMMER INTENSIVES 2026: PART 1- JULY 13-18 (FULL) // PART 2- AUGUST 10-15 (FULL)

SUMMER INTENSIVE
Train With Today's Top Professionals...
The IDC Summer Dance Intensive is a perfect way to continue dancing during the summer months. Offering workshops across multiple dance styles, participants will work closely with experienced professional dancers in a fun and collaborative environment.
Participants will learn iconic variations and repertoire from professional dancers of Staatsballett Berlin, Friedrichstadt-Palast, Bayerisches Staatsballett,TheCompany Berlin, Het Nationale Ballet and others, who have performed these pieces themselves, offering unique insights into technique and artistry.
Dancers ages 7+ are welcome
Open for all levels- from hobby dancers to professional students

YOUR SUMMER EXPERIENCE
Participants can choose to attend Part 1, Part 2, or both.
It’s a great way to keep up your training during the summer months connect with other dancers from across Germany and Europe.
Throughout both parts of the intensive, participants will be mentored by professional dancers who will guide them in mastering new movements, improving technique, and building confidence. This is a rare opportunity for young dancers to receive personal coaching and encouragement from seasoned professionals who are passionate about helping the next generation of dancers.
For more insight into our Summer Program, watch our Youtube video below.

Meet our Teachers
Part 1 July 13-18, 2026

Ballet
TOMAS KARLBORG
International Ballet Master
Staatsballett Berlin
Principal Deutsche Oper Berlin

Ballet
TYLER GURFEIN
American Ballet Theatre
Zurich Ballett
Staatsballett Berlin
ABT Teacher Training Certified

Lyrical
ANTHONY TETTE
Master Ballet Academy
Staatsballett Berlin
YAGP 1st Place 2018

Variations
VERA SEGOVA
Vaganova Ballet School
Staatsballett Berlin
Bayerisches Staatsballett

Male Variations
ALEJANDRO VIRELES
International Principal Dancer
London City Ballet
Bayerisches Staatsballett
Staatsballett Berlin

Modern/ Jazz
BENJAMIN GERICKE
Komische Oper Berlin
Dance Emotion Academy

Ballet
WERONIKA FRODYMA
Tanz Magazin's Tänzerin des Jahres 2024
Principal Staatsballett Berlin

Ballet
YOKO CALEGARI
Boston Ballet
English National Ballet
Staatsballett Berlin

Commercial
ROMY ECKENFELS
Dancer
Choreographer
Part 2 August 10-15, 2026

Ballet
KALLE WIGLE
Principal Dancer Staatsballett Berlin
Royal Swedish Ballet
Royal Ballet School London

Ballet
AYA OKUMURA
Principal Dancer Czech National Ballet
Dutch National Ballet
Staatsballett Berlin

Commerical
KAREN SCHWEIGER
Dancer
Choreographer

Jazz
MELISSA SICRE
Friedrichstadt Palast
Soloist Lido Paris

Variations
BLANKA PALDI
Staatsballett Berlin
Bayerisches Staatsballett
Royal Swedish Ballet
Tanz Akademie Zurich

Ballet
TYLER GURFEIN
American Ballet Theatre
Zurich Ballett
Staatsballett Berlin
ABT Teacher Training Certified

Modern
SUSI NEFF
Founder and Director
Berlin Dance Institute

Variations
DEVON TEUSCHER
Principal Dancer
American Ballet Theatre
ABT Certifified Teacher
YAGP WInner

Ballet
ELENA PRIS
Principal Dancer
Staatsballett Berlin
Faculty Education Department
Staatsballett Berlin

Repertoire
GREGOIRE DUCHEVET
Paris Opera Ballet School
Zurich Ballet
Staatsballett Berlin

Summer Intensive Schedule
Daily Schedule Samples
Aqua
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch (Men's Class)
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk
Indigo
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
15:30 - 17:00 Commercial/ Funk
Violet
10:30 - 12:00 Ballett
12:00 - 13:15 Repertoire/ Variations
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:20 Contemporary/ Lyrical
*For information on levels, please check general information below

General Information
Dancers will take classes in Ballet, Variations, Repertoire, Commercial, Modern, Lyrical Dance.
Classes will be divided into three groups:
Violet
ages 7 -11
- 1-3 years dance training
- learning the basics of technique
- comfortable in open classes
- still developing coordination + strength
- ablilty to participate in 3 classes daily
Indigo
ages 10 - 15
- 3–6+ years of training
- multiple styles or strong focus in one
- able to learn full combinations and choreography
- attends regular weekly classes
- ablity to participate in 4 classes daily
Aqua
ages 14+
- 6 –10+ years of training
- able to follow fast combinations
- possible interest in professional or pre-professional training
- comfortable with fast pace and corrections
- ability to participate in 4 classes daily
Pointe shoes may only be worn ages 12+ without prior confirmation from IDC Staff.
The first day is an adjustment days. Dancers may be invited to switch groups if it helps their experience.
If you would like to participate in a group outside your age restrictions, you must confirm this with IDC staff after the first class.
If you are unsure which group to register, please send us a video of your dancing material in the registration form, we will help to place you.
2026 Teachers will be announced shortly
Housing
IDC Berlin can arrange housing for participants. Double Rooms, Tripple Rooms and Quadruple Rooms available near our locations for 25 Euro - 50 Euro per person per night.
Housing is not supervised! 16-18 year olds need a permission slip from parents. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact us at kontakt@idc-dance.com if you have any questions about housing.
Locations
IDC Berlin Part 1 will take place at the Studios of the Staatsballett Berlin in the Deutsche Oper
Address: Richard Wagner St. 10
10585 Berlin


IDC Berlin Part 2: Berlin Dance Institute
Address: Egelingzeile 6
12103 Berlin


Tuition
One Intensive:
Violet: 360 Euro
Indigo/ Aqua: 485 Euro
Both Intensives:
Violet: 650 Euro
Indigo/ Aqua: 890 Euro
Boys may apply for scholarship! Please contact us for more information kontakt@idc-dance.com